Being a project director will require you to juggle multiple roles. For example, most projects require you to be a manager, a program promoter, and a budget monitor. Ask yourself the following questions.  Your answers will provide insight into whether or not your interests or strengths fit the profile of a project director role.

1.      Do you balance your check book?  Or understand your income taxes?

2.      Can you cite examples of projects you have managed in the past? (work or home projects)

3.      Do you have time to manage a project?

4.      Why do you want to do this project?

5.      Is there anything that might prevent you from completing the project on time and on budget?

6.   Are you a "big picture" person?

Here is a list of some common project director duties.  For more information, read the Project Directors Resources.

1.  Monitor monthly budget reports.

2.  Work with Grants Office to recommend and make budget changes

3.  Handle all subcontracting needed for your project (The Grants Office will help by providing templates, signatures needed at the college, and information about the process.  

4.  Hire staff in coordination with Sinclair's Human Resource Department

5.  Hire consultants according to policies and procedures of the Purchasing Department and Accounting Office. 

6.  Recommend program changes to improve your project's capacity for success

7.  Create print and electronic resources to publicize your project, working in conjunction with the Publications Office.

8.  Write project reports.

9.  Make sure you complete your project on time and within budget.